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The Etrusco CV 600 DB+ motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato is again participating in a long-term test by Auto Bild. The 6-meter model features a pop-up roof for €5,999, a Complete Selection package for €3,999, and other equipment. The test revealed reliable road behavior but noted a long brake pedal travel and noise above 120 km/h.
The European Safety Gate system has reported recalls for motorhomes from seven brands within the Erwin Hymer Group: Bürstner, Corigon, Dethleffs, Etrusco, Hymer, Laika, and LMC. The issue is a defective weld on the ISOFIX bracket, which may fail in a crash and increase the risk of injury to a child. The recall covers vehicles built from January 1, 2018, to May 1, 2026; the exact number of affected units has not been disclosed.
Several manufacturers have introduced campers with a drop-down bed at the rear, allowing for an expanded cargo area. This layout provides a fixed sleeping space without the need for setup and offers variable loading heights. According to Etrusco, passengers can sleep on the raised bed simultaneously.
Etrusco has unveiled the V6.8 SCF, based on the Ford Transit, which will premiere at the Caravan Salon 2026. The 6.83-meter-long, 2.14-meter-wide camper features an optional pop-up bed, increasing sleeping capacity to four. Prices start at €59,499.
Dethleffs has added two new dealers in the Netherlands: Linberg Caravan Centrum in Molenschot (West Brabant) and CCR in Lemmer (Friesland). The first caravans are now on display. Linberg has been in business since 1968, while CCR sells Laika and Etrusco motorhomes and plans to expand.
At the 17th Salone del Camper in Parma (12–20 September 2026), Italian manufacturers will showcase new models featuring brighter spaces, adjustable beds, separate bathrooms, and compact kitchens. Mobilvetta's Fluideen concept entered the ADI Design Index 2025, Laika collaborates with GFG Style, Etrusco won the German Design Award 2026, and Wingamm uses Rubelli bio-based fabrics.
IMTEST tested five motorhomes suitable for four people, including models from Hymer, Knaus, Forster, Sunlight, and Etrusco. The tested motorhomes range in price from 46,000 to 127,000 euros. In 2024, 96,392 leisure vehicles were newly registered in Germany, an increase of 9.1% compared to the previous year. In the first quarter of 2025, new registrations fell by 12.9% year-on-year, mainly due to delayed commercial registrations.
Musician Jonas Holland, known as After Cooking, recorded a techno track using only industrial sounds from the Etrusco motorhome production plant in San Casciano, Tuscany. He captured noises from drills, sanders, and other machinery, assembling them into a rhythmic piece without synthetic sounds. The YouTube video received positive feedback, with some viewers calling it the best advertisement for the brand.
Etrusco unveils CV 640 PB+ based on Fiat Ducato with electric pop-up bed, Skyview panoramic roof and Vario bathroom. Price from 61,999 euros.
Etrusco unveiled the Plus version of the CV 640 PB camper on Fiat Ducato with an electric lift bed, Skyview panoramic roof and vario bathroom. Price from €80,990.
Italian brand Etrusco (Hymer) introduced a new floor plan for the CV 600 SB camper van based on the Fiat Ducato. At 5.99 m length, the model features two single beds (188–191 × 87–108 cm), a four-seat half-dinette, a compact wet bath with shower curtain, and a side kitchen. Price starts at €53,999 (May 2026).
Six motorhomes with overcab beds suitable for families have been presented. The list includes Adria Coral XL Plus 660 SL, Elnagh Baron 22, Etrusco A 7300 DB, Eura Mobil Activa One 690 HB, plus specialized models BluCamp Sky Free for reduced mobility and Bürstner Lyseo Gallery TD with an inflatable overcab. Overcab motorhomes maintain an advantage in space division: separate sleeping areas and a permanently usable living area.
Auto Zeitung magazine has ranked nine semi-integrated motorhomes suitable for families of up to four people. Models including the Ahorn Camp T 690, Benimar Tessoro T425, and Carado T459 offer an alternative to classic overcab motorhomes. A key feature is the use of drop-down beds over the seating area to create additional sleeping spaces. Lengths range from 5.95 m (Etrusco T 5900 FB) to 7.41 m (Carado T459), with prices starting at €62,000.
In Tenhult, Sweden, after the bankruptcy of Hobby Fritid in January 2026, a new company Tenhults Fritidscenter is opening in the same premises under new management. Initially, 5 employees are hired, and the lineup includes motorhomes from Dethleffs, Laika, Knaus, and Etrusco. New motorhome registrations in Sweden in Q1 2026 increased by 85% compared to the same period last year.
The interior concept for motorhomes and campers by Italian brand Etrusco (Hymer Group) won the Product Design category at the iF Design Award 2026, beating over 10,000 entries from 68 countries. The project, titled 'Design for all Dimensions: Etrusco Motorhomes,' covers all Etrusco models, from compact campervans to motorhomes up to 7.5 meters long. The design features clean lines, harmonious colors, and a variety of finishing materials, with a focus on ergonomics and customizable upholstery. The manufacturer notes that the award highlights the growing importance of design as a selection criterion in the motorhome industry.
Italian brand Etrusco has won the iF Design Award 2026 for its camper interior design. Founded in 2016, the company manufactures motorhomes in Tuscany, blending German engineering with Italian style. The lineup includes models based on Fiat Ducato and Ford Transit.
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A motorhome parking lot in Alsfeld, Germany, remains full despite rising fuel costs. Tourists adjust routes by shortening distances and staying longer at one spot, but do not cancel trips. The city plans to expand the lot by 26–28 spaces in 2026.
The Italian company Etrusco has introduced the compact CV 600 SB camper van for the 2026 season, measuring six meters in length. The model features two full-size single beds up to 191 cm long, a first for vehicles of this size. The under-bed storage volume is 960 liters, and the fresh water tank capacity is 100 liters.
The partially integrated motorhome Etrusco T 6.9 SBC won the German Design Award for its interior design. The approximately 7-meter-long model, based on the Fiat Ducato, offers a family-friendly layout with two longitudinal beds in the rear and a lift-up bed, along with a payload capacity of about 600 kg. The base configuration includes a 140 hp engine and manual transmission, with a focus on a moderate price rather than cutting-edge technology.
IMTEST tested the partially integrated Etrusco T7.3 SF motorhome based on a Ford Transit. The 7.34-meter-long vehicle received a 'satisfactory' rating (2.6) due to a wobbly table, a small kitchen work surface, and issues with the quality of the waste tank compartment, despite spacious sleeping and sanitary areas.
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